We’ve all faced this—felt a sudden craving or a hunger pang during busy hours at work when we invariably reach out for an easy bag of chips or a bowl of unhealthy noodles. Besides, feeling hungry in between a gruelling schedule just makes you cranky and sluggish. If this is your story, blame it on the wrong lifestyle habits. Want to know how you can banish those uninvited hunger pangs? Read on…
 

Don’t skip breakfast

Don’t skip breakfast

There’s a reason why they say eat breakfast like a king. This is because breakfast is the meal that breaks your overnight fast and revitalizes your supply of glucose and gives you the much-needed punch of energy you need to get yourself through the day. This is also when your body needs its proteins because it keeps you full and balances your blood sugar till lunch.

Eat often

When you consume small meals every few hours, it aids your body in keeping the blood sugar levels in check. A dip in your blood sugar can cause you to feel rather hungry. So make sure you eat every 3 hours.

 

Hydrate

Hydrate

Not only does water flush out the toxins from your body but it makes your system feel full. It works like an appetite suppressant. So make sure you drink at least 3 litres of water throughout the day so you don’t give in to that piece of cake that’s being cut for a birthday at work.

Snack smart

Since you will be eating often, you should know what to eat and what not to. Low calorie nutrient rich foods like strawberries, broccoli as well as sweet potatoes work well during this time. They make you feel satisfied and yet aren’t calorific.

 

Go for mood boosting foods

Go for mood boosting foods

Stress causes your body to stimulate a hormone called cortisol. This creates a resistance to leptin, which is yet another hormone that helps you feel full. Hence, the more stressed you are, the hungrier you will believe yourself to be. It’s best to rely on almonds and dark chocolate that are known to be better your mood.